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Written By Lexx Thornton Dr. LaKisha Atkins was drawn to Prairie View A&M University for its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, hailed as “the only one of its kind” in the Gulf Coast region. She was seeking more than just a credential. She wanted to experience the spirit of a Historically Black College and […]
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In a groundbreaking alliance that unites the power of music, the promise of education, and the pulse of Black culture, Student Freedom Initiative is proud to announce a bold new partnership with Live Nation Urban aimed at addressing one of the most urgent challenges facing Black America: the student loan debt crisis. The movement ignites in the
Entergy Mississippi is proud to announce three Jackson State University students have been awarded Entergy’s Power Your Future Scholarship. The scholarship is aimed at supporting undergraduate students pursuing eligible technology majors at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority-serving institutions across the company’s four-state service area. This initiative is part of Entergy’s commitment to
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In 2000, when Muhsinah Morris transitioned from her undergraduate education at Clark Atlanta University to grad school at Emory University, she noticed a big shift. At Clark Atlanta, a historically Black college (HBCU), Morris, a chemistry student, handwrote chemical orders and physically pushed paperwork through the procurement process to get what she needed. At Emory,
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Marva Johnson has officially started her tenure as president of Florida A&M University. The polarizing leader shared a message of unity with the FAMU community in her first virtual message as president. Johnson spoke about having an “open mind” during the HBCU’s summer commencement ceremony Aug. 1. She began her speech by recognizing the latest cohort
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At a time when Black students are graduating in record numbers but owning less than ever, we must confront a hard truth: our educational institutions have lost their mission—and Black America is paying the price. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were never designed just to hand out degrees. They were created to train builders—men
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For Tahir Murray, founder and CEO of clothing brand Legacy History Pride, success isn’t just defined by dollar signs; it’s about the impact. The Howard University Alum and entrepreneur is leading a cultural movement through fashion, building a brand that celebrates the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while reimagining what it means to
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North Carolina A&T State University has again earned national praise for affordability. For the third consecutive year, it ranks as the least expensive doctoral research university in the U.S. with an R1 or R2 Carnegie classification. The honor comes from Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America 2025.” Best Value Among Research Institutions Money based its rankings on net price,
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Although Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) played a pivotal role in expanding the Black middle class, contemporary HBCU leaders cannot rest on these institutional laurels. Instead, they must make sure that their programmatic offerings stay relevant and enable graduates to compete in the workforce of the future. Those were among the major points that
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A 10-year-old girl has received a full-ride scholarship to South Carolina State University, the HBCU announced recently. The news came as a surprise as Kendall Rae Johnson toured the university’s facilities. She had previously become the youngest USDA-certified farmer in Georgia at just 6 years old. Johnson was visiting South Carolina State’s Research and Demonstration Farm when she
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